I would be more comfortable to push than pull because I normally spider rig and it would feel more natural. I only have 4 rods that would handle the weight to push though. I do have a couple of line counter reels I bought last year but never used them. I guess I could try a mix of both. I have a XI5 so I can run the TM from anywhere in the boat. I guess I'll just have to try later in the spring and summer and see what happens. If I could catch some with cranks it should boost my confidence enough to put more money into the right equipment. I've been wanting to head down west to the big lakes to learn from "the pro". Maybe I'll just have to give him a call.